All the Lies They Did Not Tell: The True Story of Satanic Panic in an Italian Community

The Devil's of the Bassa Modenese is the most notorious Satanic Panic investigation in Italy, involving sixteen children who were transferred out of the Bassa region to protected locations after a six-year-old boy relayed disturbing stories of abuse. Parents were accused of belonging to a satanic sect that performed sex rituals under the aegis of local priest Don Giorgio Govoni.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: Amazon Publishing

The accusations. The suspicions. The devastating impact. This is the true story of the Devils of the Bassa Modenese—the most notorious Satanic Panic investigation in the history of Italy.

In 1997, a six-year-old boy questioned by authorities relayed disturbing stories of abuse. The more he talked, the more people were implicated in his shocking revelations. And he was only the first child to come forward.

Within a year, fifteen more children with similar tales were transferred out of the Bassa region of Italy to protected locations. Their parents were accused of belonging to a satanic sect that performed sex rituals under the aegis of beloved local priest Don Giorgio Govoni. With each child's confession, the network of monsters grew. Families were torn apart. Lives were forever destroyed—and some ended—as allegations of kidnapping, torture, sacrifice, and murder escalated beyond comprehension.

But what was really happening in the Bassa Modenese?

In this gripping account of the Satanic Panic of the 1990s, investigative journalist Pablo Trincia returns to the scene of the crimes to find the answer. And the truth he uncovers is as terrifying as the lies.

The accusations began with a six-year-old boy, who recounted disturbing stories of abuse to authorities. As he continued to speak, more and more people were implicated in his shocking revelations. The boy was just the first of many children to come forward with similar accounts.

Within a year, fifteen more children with similar tales were transferred out of the Bassa region of Italy to protected locations. Their parents were accused of belonging to a satanic sect that performed sex rituals under the aegis of beloved local priest Don Giorgio Govoni. With each child's confession, the network of monsters grew. Families were torn apart. Lives were forever destroyed—and some ended—as allegations of kidnapping, torture, sacrifice, and murder escalated beyond comprehension.

The investigation into the Satanic Panic of the Bassa Modenese was a massive undertaking, involving hundreds of police officers and investigators. The focus of the investigation was on the local priest, Don Giorgio Govoni, who was accused of being the leader of the satanic cult. Govoni was a beloved figure in the community, known for his kindness and charity. However, the investigation soon revealed that Govoni was not involved in any satanic activities.

Despite the lack of evidence against Govoni, the accusations against him and his family continued to grow. The media was quick to jump on the story, and the public was captivated by the lurid details of the allegations. The press painted Govoni as a villain, and many people in the community believed that he was responsible for the horrors that were being perpetrated against the children.

The investigation into the Satanic Panic of the Bassa Modenese lasted for several years, and it was a devastating time for the community. Many families were torn apart, and many lives were ruined. The accusations against Don Giorgio Govoni and his family were eventually dropped, but the damage had been done. The community was left in ruins, and the scars of the investigation would never fully heal.

In conclusion, the Satanic Panic of the Bassa Modenese was a tragic and devastating event that had a lasting impact on the community. The accusations against Don Giorgio Govoni and his family were baseless and unfounded, but the damage that was done to their lives and reputation was irreparable. The investigation into the panic was a massive undertaking, but it ultimately revealed that the allegations were false and that Govoni was not involved in any satanic activities. The community was left in ruins, and the scars of the investigation would never fully heal.

Weight: 260g
Dimension: 209 x 139 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781542039109